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Which formula is best? Regular? Organic?

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I've solely been breastfeeding my 10 week old son. The last few days though my supply has decreased and I'm having a hard time keeping up with his feedings. As much as I don't want to, I feel it may be time to supplement with formula. I'm trying to decide which one is best, and is organic the way to go? Looking for opinions of other moms...
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What makes you think your supply is decreasing? You may no longer overproduce and get engorged like you did when you started BFing but your body should adapt to baby's needs and should be more than enough to nurure him. I personally find all formula gross. It is basically sugar and vegetable oil (which is made from genetically modified corn). And eve organic brands have been found to contain arsenic. If you want to continue breastfeeding, you really should avoid supplementing with formula. Check out www.kellymom.com for Q&As for supply concerns. Kellymom is a great resource for BFing mommas. Good Luck!

i liked similac becuz they have lutein in the formula but my daughter had tummy troubles so i just switched her to similac sensitive and shes been happy ever since. i noticed with the organic similac that one of the very first ingredients is sugar. i wasnt sure if that would keep my baby up at night so i opted for the regular kind.

I liked the Gerber Good Start. It's been around for along time and I used it for my first and my sister used it for her adopted baby. It is easily digestable.
If you try and breastfeed more often and get plenty of fluids and rest your nursing should work itself out. They go through growth spurts which make them more hungry. Your breasts will natually make more eventually if you let him suckle. I know it can be time consuming, but it is a worthwhile endevor! Good luck!

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